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What started out as a 30+km ride ended up as 56km or so.
I went against my better judgement and took a new and foreign route.
Started with a familiar destination (Tynehead Park) and when I got there the desire to go further kicked in...
I didn't stop at the park, I just kept going.
This is the beginning of the greenway that heads East...



Attention Walmart Shoppers!



I passed Tynehead and continued along 96th ave until I got to Hwy 15 (176th Ave). This is looking south from that intersection...



I've never ridden this, but this river is familiar...







I went South from 96th Ave to 32 Ave. This is looking West on 32nd Ave. MMMMmmmmm... Garlic...



Looking East over Hwy 99...



The long and not winding Colebrook road...



Back to the paths on my way home...







Oh yes... one more pit stop...



Et Fini...

 
dmatthews said:
What started out as a 30+km ride ended up as 56km or so.
I went against my better judgement and took a new and foreign route.
Started with a familiar destination (Tynehead Park) and when I got there the desire to go further kicked in...
I didn't stop at the park, I just kept going.
This is the beginning of the greenway that heads East...



Attention Walmart Shoppers!



I passed Tynehead and continued along 96th ave until I got to Hwy 15 (176th Ave). This is looking south from that intersection...



I've never ridden this, but this river is familiar...







I went South from 96th Ave to 32 Ave. This is looking West on 32nd Ave. MMMMmmmmm... Garlic...



Looking East over Hwy 99...



The long and not winding Colebrook road...



Back to the paths on my way home...







Oh yes... one more pit stop...



Et Fini...

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Nice one, Dave! It's fun to explore sometimes.
 
dmatthews said:
Thanks Garrett! I was a bit worried about the run down 176th as it is a main road to the border, and there are a LOT of huge trucks.
Good wide bike lane though...
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I hear that! There are plenty of roads I don't want to go down, even with bike lanes. Florida has a habit of putting bike lanes along busy thoroughfares. For example, the road I live off of has three lanes in either direction, plus a median with left turn lanes and additional right turn lanes in areas. And then there's a bike lane. Much of the road has a speed limit of 50 MPH, which means people are regularly doing more like 60 MPH. It's very rare to see someone riding in that bike lane!
 
Just a quickie 26km today.
My son was over for lunch and then off to work so I said I'd tag along for the ride there and carry on.
He works just a little over 4km away and before we left he warned me "Just so you know I go fast".
Well, OK... challenge accepted!
He rides a Giant Talon E+2 and tends to stick to using "auto" mode. I thought, OK let's see how this goes, and as we left I stayed in auto mode as well.
As expected he couldn't drop me. No surprise, both bikes cut power at 32km/h. I was constantly right on his back wheel. What I did notice though was why his chain and cassette need replacement. He pedals hard, and does not let up when shifting.
That would be why his chain is toast at approx 3600km, and mine is still not showing wear at approx 4800km.
Anyway, I bid him adieu at his work and carried on...

Headed down Scott Road figuring I'd visit Mud Bay. Random park entrance...





Descending a hill I normally climb, I thought I saw a disturbing sight in the distance. Yup... across the bay something is on fire near the water! As of yet I cannot find a news article about it.



As I was leaving I saw this awesome machine in a field, likely harvesting. What I do not know. It crawls along at less than a walking speed...



West bound train with a hella number of cars filled with coal, headed to Roberts Bank terminal for export...



Met a guy with this monster ebike. A Sondors Rockstar, with 750w mid drive. This thing weighs 83lbs!!!



Hard to believe mine's 30lbs lighter...





Decided to get up a steep trail to Nordel Way and head home...

 
Ugh... Yesterday was a wreck. I felt horrible with a stomach ache. I have no idea where that came from.
Tried to eat a little something... that didn't work out well...
Today I felt a little better, but exhausted. Ate a piece of fruit, pumped up the tires and went for a very leisurely and short ride...

Went to the greenway...



Visited the multiple field sports complex and watched a couple of kids matches for a short bit...



Decided to head home, and on the way it started to spit rain. Kicked it up a notch and got home as it started to pour.
Hope I feel better tomorrow...
 
dmatthews said:
Ugh... Yesterday was a wreck. I felt horrible with a stomach ache. I have no idea where that came from.
Tried to eat a little something... that didn't work out well...
Today I felt a little better, but exhausted. Ate a piece of fruit, pumped up the tires and went for a very leisurely and short ride...

Went to the greenway...



Visited the multiple field sports complex and watched a couple of kids matches for a short bit...



Decided to head home, and on the way it started to spit rain. Kicked it up a notch and got home as it started to pour.
Hope I feel better tomorrow...
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I hope you feel better too! If not, I will likely not get any more exercise this weekend!!
 
Looking forward to my first overnight trip on the MTB this weekend. I did a little test ride yesterday and everything felt great.

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dmatthews said:
Lookin' sharp! Minimalist.
Whatcha packin'?
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I try to pack light, but there is a ton of stuff packed in this picture. We will be in and out of civilization all weekend, so no need to bring a ton of food and water. We will buy lunch and an early dinner at establishments, plus a couple of store stops, so strictly speaking you don't need to bring any food to the start. You can pick things up along the way. I'm bringing some of my favorite snacks for comfort and to save a few bucks. Weather is warm, so no need for lots of clothes.

Rear bag has my tent, inflatable sleeping pad, inflatable pillow. I'll add in a pair of eyeglasses and my toiletries (which reminds me I need to find my ultralight towel!), possibly a snack or two for the morning. Sandals strapped on top.

Big bag up front has clothes for camp and ride day two, sleeping bag.

Little front bag has power bank, lights, wipes, chain lube, water filter and bladder for just in case. May stuff in my ultralight jacket or snacks.

By the cranks is a mini dry bag of stuff I hope I don't use: TPU tube, tire levers, zip ties, blue shop towel, rubber gloves, quick link, valve core. Mini pump is mounted with the seat tube bottle cage.

Finally, I'll be wearing a hip pack for this adventure. It has a 1 L bladder for water (giving me over 2 L with the bottles). Then it has another pocket which will hold multi-tool, tire plug kit, single-serve packets of Skratch hydration, contact lenses, sun screen, ID, credit card, money, car key.

And finally finally, I'll have jersey pockets for my phone and snacks to eat while riding.

When written out, that seems like a lot for packing light! :D But some people bring things like a mini stove and metal mug to make coffee or a hot meal. Some bring a mat or even a lightweight chair to relax on at camp.
 
garrett said:
I try to pack light, but there is a ton of stuff packed in this picture. We will be in and out of civilization all weekend, so no need to bring a ton of food and water. We will buy lunch and an early dinner at establishments, plus a couple of store stops, so strictly speaking you don't need to bring any food to the start. You can pick things up along the way. I'm bringing some of my favorite snacks for comfort and to save a few bucks. Weather is warm, so no need for lots of clothes.

Rear bag has my tent, inflatable sleeping pad, inflatable pillow. I'll add in a pair of eyeglasses and my toiletries (which reminds me I need to find my ultralight towel!), possibly a snack or two for the morning. Sandals strapped on top.

Big bag up front has clothes for camp and ride day two, sleeping bag.

Little front bag has power bank, lights, wipes, chain lube, water filter and bladder for just in case. May stuff in my ultralight jacket or snacks.

By the cranks is a mini dry bag of stuff I hope I don't use: TPU tube, tire levers, zip ties, blue shop towel, rubber gloves, quick link, valve core. Mini pump is mounted with the seat tube bottle cage.

Finally, I'll be wearing a hip pack for this adventure. It has a 1 L bladder for water (giving me over 2 L with the bottles). Then it has another pocket which will hold multi-tool, tire plug kit, single-serve packets of Skratch hydration, contact lenses, sun screen, ID, credit card, money, car key.

And finally finally, I'll have jersey pockets for my phone and snacks to eat while riding.

When written out, that seems like a lot for packing light! :D But some people bring things like a mini stove and metal mug to make coffee or a hot meal. Some bring a mat or even a lightweight chair to relax on at camp.
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VERY well thought out my man... nicely done!
 
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